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Paul Haggis, the Canadian screenwriter and director, has a career that swings between undeniable talent and controversy. Once celebrated for his captivating stories, his legacy is now complex. Paul Haggis spent over two decades crafting successful television shows like "Due South" before his Hollywood breakthrough. The early 2000s saw him win consecutive Best Picture Oscars: first for writing "Million Dollar Baby" (2004) and then for writing and directing "Crash" (2005), a film that explored race relations in Los Angeles. Haggis continued to showcase his versatility, co-writing the revamped James Bond film "Casino Royale" (2006) and directing films like the war drama "In the Valley of Elah" (2007) and the thriller "The Next Three Days" (2010). However, in 2022, allegations of sexual assault resulted in a civil trial finding against him, significantly tarnishing his reputation. Haggis's story is a reminder of both creative brilliance and the potential for a swift fall from grace. His work left a mark on cinema, but the recent allegations raise serious questions about the man behind the films. How we choose to remember him remains to be seen.